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Winter 2021

Volume 28 Number 4

Local Heroes 2021

Nov 29, 2021 | In The Hills

Our 14th annual salute to local people who make a difference – we’re grateful to each of them for making 2021 a whole lot brighter for so many.

Nature Booster: Janice McClelland

Nov 29, 2021 | Alison McGill

How the Erin resident transformed a passion for the outdoors into many fruitful years of volunteering for the Bruce Trail Conservancy.

Ice Angel: Ken Hunt

Nov 29, 2021 | Nicola Ross

Thanks to this community builder, the Palgrave Mill Pond is a place where the village meets in winter to skate, play shinny and connect.

Yes, She Can: Ashley Lawrence and Kadeisha Buchanan

Nov 29, 2021 | Nicola Ross

Two pivotal players in Canada’s first Olympic gold in women’s soccer in Tokyo call Caledon East and Shelburne home.

Inspired by Matthew: Valerie and Shannon McGrady

Nov 29, 2021 | Jeff Rollings

The mother-daughter duo advocated for Orangeville’s new Bravery Park – which honours all military personnel, including their late son and brother.

Stand Tall: Jim Waddington

Nov 29, 2021 | Jeff Rollings

Meet one of the driving forces behind Orangeville’s annual Celebrate Your Awesome event, a salute to pride and diversity in Dufferin County.

Phone Friends: TeleCheck Volunteers

Nov 29, 2021 | Jeff Rollings

We salute three longtime volunteers with TeleCheck, a free telephone check-in service for people older than 55 who are living in their own homes.

The Year in Books: 2021

Nov 29, 2021 | Tracey Fockler

From mysteries to memoirs, our annual review of new books by local authors and illustrators has you covered for gifts for others – and yourself.

The Saw-Whet

Nov 29, 2021 | Paul Leet Aird

From his new book Butterfly Beautifly Beautiful, a poem by Inglewood poet Paul Leet Aird about a remarkable encounter with a migrating owl.

Merry & Bright

Nov 29, 2021 | Tralee Pearce

Local food pros share a few of their favourite holiday recipes, from sugar cookies to Madeleines, to brighten the cookie tray this year.

Spirit Tree Estate Cidery Snowball Madeleines

Nov 29, 2021 | In The Hills

This festive update to a French classic is perfect for the holiday season.

Bistro du Pain’s Biscuiterie Nantaise

Nov 29, 2021 | In The Hills

Silky chocolate ganache elevates this kid-friendly cookie.